holland eigenmann (3 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. G. Nice, clean, tight copy. Few pages have small tears but otherwise a nice copy with the following important articles (among others) :Report No.I on the Expedition to British Guiana - Some New Genera and Species of Fishes, Contributions to a Knowledge of the Odonata of the Neotropical Region, Exclusive of Mexico and Central America, and An Annotated List of the Birds of Costa Rica Including Cocos Island.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is an account of the author's journey to British Guiana in 1908, with the primary purpose of studying the distribution of freshwater fish in the region. The author extensively discusses the ecological combinations of species as well as the relationship of the fauna of the Guiana Plateau to that of the lowlands. Central to the study is the Kaieteur Fall, over which the Potaro River leaves the Guiana Plateau by a drop of 741 feet and separates two distinct reaches of the Potaro River. Despite the challenges of the terrain, the author's meticulous observations and analysis provide valuable insights into the diversity and ecology of the region. This book contributes to the understanding of the distribution of species and the relationship between the fauna of the Guiana Plateau and that of the lowlands, making it a valuable resource for ichthyologists and ecologists alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Cloth - Hard Cover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 578 pages, plus 103 plates. Green cloth covers show light rubbing, slightly bumped corners, and a half inch closed tear from the foot of the spine. Top hinge is cracked, though text block remains tight and well attached to covers. Inked name on front paste down. Errata sheet on pages xix/xx overlap other text, and now show chipping along all edges. Contents are otherwise bright, clean, and intact. Due to the size and weight of this book, extra fees will apply for priority and/or international shipping.